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Goodlatte Statement at Hearing on Systemic Management and Fiscal Challenges at DOJ

March 21, 2017

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s hearing on “Examining Systemic Management and Fiscal Challenges within the Department of Justice.” Chairman Goodlatte: The Department of Justice is comprised of approximately 40 components which together encompass a broad array of national security, law enforcement, and criminal justice responsibilities.

Goodlatte Statement at Hearing on Systemic Management and Fiscal Challenges at DOJ

March 21, 2017

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Goodlatte: Trump Administration Exposing Recklessness of Sanctuary Policies

March 20, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Declined Detainer Outcome Report issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which found that numerous jurisdictions declined dozens of detainers for criminal aliens from January 28, 2017 to February 3, 2017: “I applaud President Trump and Secretary Kelly for their commitment to end dangerous sanctuary policies and for their efforts to show the American people the recklessness of these policies.

Goodlatte: Trump Administration Exposing Recklessness of Sanctuary Policies

March 20, 2017

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HEARING ADVISORY: Regulatory Reform Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Financial Institution Bankruptcy Legislation

March 20, 2017

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Washington, D.C.— On Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law will hold a hearing on the Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2017 (FIBA). FIBA is a product of the House Judiciary Committee’s long-standing oversight of our nation’s bankruptcy laws, as well as the Committee’s examination into improving the bankruptcy laws for the resolution of financial institutions. The legislation incorporates the recommendations of hearing witnesses, regulators and experts from three Committee hearings on the subject over the past two years.

Update: The Week Ahead--March 20-24, 2017

March 20, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced a markup for Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Below is the Committee’s schedule for the week of March 20-24, 2017. TUESDAY, MARCH 21 10:00 a.m. Subcommittee on Immigration and Border SecurityMeeting on: Adoption of the Subcommittee’s Rules of Procedure and Statement of Policy for Private Immigration Bills; Statement of Policy on Federal Charters; and Request DHS Departmental Reports on the Beneficiaries of H.R. 349, H.R. 780, and H.R.

The Week Ahead for the House Judiciary Committee: March 20-24, 2017

March 17, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of March 20-24, 2017. TUESDAY, MARCH 21 10:00 a.m. Subcommittee on Immigration and Border SecurityMeeting on: Adoption of the Subcommittee’s Rules of Procedure and Statement of Policy for Private Immigration Bills; Statement of Policy on Federal Charters; and Request DHS Departmental Reports on the Beneficiaries of H.R. 349, H.R. 780, and H.R.

Goodlatte Statement at Hearing on Combating Crimes Against Children

March 16, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on “Combating Crimes Against Children: Assessing the Legal Landscape.” Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am very pleased to take part in this important hearing on combating crimes against children. Much progress has been made over the past few decades in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting child exploitation crimes. But there is still work to be done.

Goodlatte Statement at Hearing on Combating Crimes Against Children

March 16, 2017

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Goodlatte Praises Committee Approval of Legislation to Honor Vietnam Veterans

March 16, 2017

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Washington, D.C.— House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement upon House Judiciary Committee approval of the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 (S. 305) by voice vote. Chairman Goodlatte: “Our Vietnam veterans sacrificed so much for the cause of freedom, and they deserve recognition for their service.

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